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No Such Thing as Normal
No Such Thing as Normal
NZME

At least 20% of New Zealanders are believed to be neurodivergent, but there is very little awareness, understanding and support for people... more

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Episodes

Episode 10: A Broader Definition of Normal

OCD is largely thought of as an aversion to germs and excessive hand washing, but it’s far more complicated than... more

11 Aug 2023 · 38 minutes
Episode 9: Rethinking Dyslexia

Dyslexia is still thought of a problem with reading and writing but that’s just a small part of the picture; those... more

04 Aug 2023 · 35 minutes
Episode 8: The Mechanics of a Meltdown

Neurodivergent people respond to the environment in unique ways. Occasionally, if their nervous systems are overwhelmed, the body responds by going... more

28 Jul 2023 · 30 minutes
Episode 7: How ADHD hides in women and girls

Although we think of ADHD as being a mostly male condition, it is just as prevalent in females. However, the... more

21 Jul 2023 · 33 minutes
Episode 6: Education (Part 2)

In this episode we continue looking at whether our education system is meeting the needs of neurodivergent children. We ask:... more

14 Jul 2023 · 32 minutes
Episode 5: Education (Part 1)

In Aotearoa, we pride ourselves on our inclusive education system.  But is that really the experience for kids who are... more

07 Jul 2023 · 24 minutes
Episode 4: Beyond the Diagnosis

There is growing awareness and acceptance of neurodivergent profiles like ADHD, autism and dyslexia. But even with a diagnosis, accommodations... more

30 Jun 2023 · 24 minutes
Episode 3: Diagnosis.... Or Discovery?

Getting a diagnosis is complicated, and not just because of the long waiting lists.   There is so much to consider:... more

23 Jun 2023 · 27 minutes
Episode 2: Navigating the System

Trying to navigate the health and education systems is one of the biggest challenges for parents of neurodivergent kids. Where... more

16 Jun 2023 · 28 minutes
Episode 1: Different not Disordered

There are 8 billion brains in the world...and they are 8 billion unique brains. We’re all different. So why are... more

09 Jun 2023 · 27 minutes
No Such Thing as Normal
Episode 10: A Broader Definition of Normal
No Such Thing as Normal